PHOENIX – The playoffs are all the Astros want to think and talk about at present, and rightfully. Manager A.J. Hinch didn’t even want to name his starting pitcher for Sunday before Saturday’s game, although Lance McCullers is the obvious and expected choice. …

Righty Chad Qualls, the eldest member of the Astros at 37, has pitched for eight major league teams. By far, he’s spent the most time with the Astros, pitching in 379 games entering Friday. This the franchise he started with. …